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17 February, 11:09

Alpha Company purchased a $1,000, 5 years, 5% bond on July 1, 2015 for $950. Interest is paid semi-annually on June 30. The straight line method of amortization is used for both premiums & discounts. Use this information to prepare the adjusting General Journal entry (without explanation) for the December 31, 2017. If no entry is required then write "No Entry Required."

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  1. 17 February, 11:34
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    Cash 25 debit

    discount on bonds 5 debit

    interest revenue 30 credit

    Explanation:

    Notice we are working with the books of the company who purchase the bond

    cash proceeds 1,000 x 5%/2 = 25

    amortizaion 950 - 1000 = - 50 discount

    discount/total payment = amortization under straight-line method

    5 years at 2 payment per year = 10 payment

    50/10 = 5 amortization per payement

    Cash proceed + amortization discount = interest revenue

    25 + 5 = 30
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